Quick definitions from WordNet (hood)▸ noun:protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine ("There are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars")▸ noun:a headdress that protects the head and face▸ noun:the folding roof of a carriage▸ noun:metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes▸ noun:an aggressive and violent young criminal▸ verb:cover with a hood ("The bandits were hooded")▸ name: A surname (common: 1 in 4347 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #510)
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